Cradle of Forestry Tours

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Fox Run at Lake Lure

Fox Run at Lake Lure

4.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 20 - Sep 24
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Asheville (AVL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Location and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

Elevation Lofts Hotel

Elevation Lofts Hotel

2 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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per person
Sep 17 - Sep 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL)
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Zelda Dearest

Zelda Dearest

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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per person
Sep 17 - Sep 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL)
10/10 Exceptional! (172 reviews)
We loved everything about it - staff was wonderful and suck a beautiful place! We will be back.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Popular places to visit

Sliding Rock which includes a river or creek and forests as well as a large group of people

Sliding Rock

4.5/5(289 reviews)

Skim down the gentle slope and drop into the mountain swimming hole at western North Carolina’s beautiful natural water slide.

Sliding Rock
#TakeAHike

Moore Cove Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Moore Cove Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Pisgah Forest. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Moore Cove Falls
Pisgah Forest featuring a cascade and forests

Looking Glass Falls

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Looking Glass Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Balsam Grove. Amble around this relaxing area's lush forest, or seek out the hiking trails.

Looking Glass Falls
The Art Loeb Trail and the Cold Mountain Spur Trail is my all time favorite hike in the Appalachian Mountains. Awesome 360 degree views of the Balsam Mountains from Cold Mountain are well worth the efforts.

Shining Rock Wilderness

You can take time to visit Shining Rock Wilderness during your travels to Canton. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Shining Rock Wilderness
A beautiful and remote waterfall with a nice swimming hole at the base. Visit this in the colder seasons and you might have the place all to yourself. Video guide of the falls: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/courthouse-falls

Courthouse Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Courthouse Falls during your travels in Balsam Grove. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Courthouse Falls

Cradle of Forestry in America

Explore the great outdoors at Cradle of Forestry in America, a lovely green space in Pisgah Forest. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.

Cradle of Forestry in America

Best Lodging Options Near Cradle of Forestry

Lovely forest retreat with fireplace, full kitchen, front porch, and pond views
Lovely forest retreat with fireplace, full kitchen, front porch, and pond views
Canton
Lovely forest retreat with fireplace, full kitchen, front porch, and pond views
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly
Canton
Riverside Cabin with Hot Tub and firepit pet Friendly
Creekside Cottage w/ hot tub, fire pit, fishing
Creekside Cottage w/ hot tub, fire pit, fishing
Cruso
Creekside Cottage w/ hot tub, fire pit, fishing
Comfort Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
2228 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC
Comfort Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn Brevard
Hampton Inn Brevard
2.5 out of 5
275 Forest Gate Dr., Pisgah Forest, NC
Hampton Inn Brevard
Waterstone Cottage - Escape to the Mountains!
Waterstone Cottage - Escape to the Mountains!
Canton
Waterstone Cottage - Escape to the Mountains!
Mountain Home with Privacy near Pisgah National Forest.
Mountain Home with Privacy near Pisgah National Forest.
Pisgah Forest
Mountain Home with Privacy near Pisgah National Forest.
Private charming Mountainside Cabin near The Pisgah National Forest.
Private charming Mountainside Cabin near The Pisgah National Forest.
Pisgah Forest
Private charming Mountainside Cabin near The Pisgah National Forest.
Springdale Resort
Springdale Resort
4 out of 5
200 Golfwatch Rd, Canton, NC
Springdale Resort
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